Where to buy rice cookers, hair dryers and appliances in Tokyo
4 stores in Tokyo for rice cookers, hair dryers and appliances, sorted by station, with what to check before you buy.
Before you go
- Know thisJapanese appliances run on 100 V. Check the voltage and plug before you buy, or look for overseas-use models.
- Japanese name炊飯器 — show this to staff or search it on Rakuten.
- Where to startAkihabara, Ginza and Shinjuku have the most shops for this.
Where to buy in Tokyo 売り場
Stock changes daily. Call ahead for limited items.
- 秋葉原AkihabaraYodobashi Camera Multimedia AkibaNewA big electronics store one minute from JR Akihabara Station, with English, Chinese and Korean support.Ask about tax-freeDirections
- 銀座GinzaBic Camera YurakuchoNewBic Camera's big store near Ginza, a convenient place to look for consoles and games between other shopping stops.Ask about tax-freeDirections
- 池袋IkebukuroYodobashi Camera Multimedia IkebukuroNewA large electronics store next to Ikebukuro Station, handy if you are staying on the north side of Tokyo.Ask about tax-freeDirections
- 新宿ShinjukuYodobashi Camera Shinjuku WestNewA huge electronics and camera store close to Shinjuku Station, handy for checking new stock and accessories.Ask about tax-freeDirections
Questions visitors ask
Which area of Tokyo is best for rice cookers, hair dryers and appliances?
Akihabara, Ginza and Shinjuku. Akihabara has 1 of the stores on this page. Ginza has 1 of the stores on this page. Shinjuku has 1 of the stores on this page.
Can I shop tax-free?
From 1 November 2026, eligible stores charge the full price including 10% tax, then refund it after customs confirms export when you leave Japan, within 90 days. You need at least ¥5,000 before tax per store. Ask each shop whether it takes part.
Valid from 1 November 2026
Tax-free now works as a refund
You pay the 10% consumption tax in the store, then get it back after you leave Japan.
- Pay the full priceShow your passport at a tax-free store and keep the receipt.
- Customs check at departureAt the airport or seaport, within 90 days of purchase.
- Refund arrivesBy card, cash or bank transfer, depending on the store.
Minimum ¥5,000 before tax per store. Ask at checkout how that store pays refunds. Full guide to the new refund system ▶